red (haired) stems

what does red stems mean?

red hairs = funk. red stems = branch stopped growing.

When you find the Skunk Red Hair plant you want to be your “buddy” for the rest of your life, you can keep that weed plant’s genetic character alive for decades and pass it on to your children’s children. Propagate and share it with others, to keep a copy, should your own line die out. If that is what you have you are a lucky person.

i have red stems all over everything. i don't get it.

Reddish or purplish stems may be a sign of phosphorous or magnesium [SIZE=-1]deficiency, some plants also show this as a genetic [/SIZE]trait, particularly when the [SIZE=-1]temperatures are[/SIZE] cooler.

Okay lets get this straigth are the stems red and hairy or just red in color? If red and hairy read this:

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If just red colored read this:


DO NOT PANIC. A seedlings purple stem doesn’t necessarily indicate an unhealthy plant. Please take the following possibilities into consideration:

1 - Purple Stems could be a result of that wonderful thing we call genetics, if this is the reason, you are to expect a purple stem throughout the life of the plant. It must be noted that purple stems aren’t a dominant trait, and are rarely genetically induced.

2 - A baby sprout with a purple stem is almost always 100% natural. Young seedlings are still adjusting to their environment and may be slightly lacking in a Nutrient. If this is the case, healthy plants will regain their green/greenish-brown color within a few days to a week or two.

3 - If you have ruled out the possibilities of genetics and the seedlings adjustments to life, you should begin looking for a nutrient deficiency. Purple stems are commonly caused by a Phosphorous (P) or Magnesium deficiency, if there is a P deficiency you may also notice symptoms such as brittle leaves or greyish spots. To assist the uptake of Phosphorous (as well as most other nutes) you should ensure the pH is slightly acidic-- 6.0 will suffice.

I've had this occur genetically, i think it's pretty.

This is in most all cases is ---->Genetic<----- Take for an example, most pure Colombian and Mexican (Sativa's) plant stems turn red the first day above the ground. And they are fuzzy little stems.

my little seedlings have red stems but they seem to be growing well. i definitely will look into the ph of my soil and water as well as the nutrient content

MMM sometimes some of my seedlings come out with purple stems but then it go's away